A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2688620 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2690021 epoch_slot_no: 11621 block_no: 2688494 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2019-06-08 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06755bccc883ecff926a75fc7efb775236e49f37607b9f8528ad889d81bd1e86Block Operator
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